A Throne of Their Own

$250 of $5,000 goal
Given by 5 generous donors in 23 days

Help us keep the drama onstage — and the plumbing backstage. Give our artists a porcelain throne of their own!

Gisborne

As a volunteer-driven, nonprofit theatre company, our actors give everything to their performances — their time, their energy, their voices, and occasionally their dignity. What they currently don’t have is a dedicated backstage toilet. This means that during performances they must either:

Embark on a covert mission through public areas in partial costume,

Risk bumping into delighted (and slightly confused) patrons mid-interval, or

Demonstrate Olympic-level bladder control until curtain call.

While this certainly adds suspense, it’s not the kind we’re aiming for.

So here’s our heartfelt (and slightly crossed-legged) appeal:

We’re raising funds to install a proper backstage toilet for our hardworking cast and crew. A modest facility. A porcelain sanctuary. A small but mighty upgrade that will preserve theatrical illusion, protect period costumes from awkward lobby encounters, and support the comfort of the volunteers who bring stories to life on our stage.

If you’ve ever applauded a performance, laughed at a joke, shed a tear in the dark, or simply appreciate the magic of community theatre, please consider contributing to this very practical piece of stage infrastructure.

Help us keep the drama onstage — and the plumbing backstage. Give our artist a Throne of their Own!

With gratitude (and urgency),

Evolution Theatre Company

About us

ETC's mission is to strengthen and promote the performing arts in Gisborne by providing arts education and high-quality theatrical productions.

Use of funds

Our goal is to renovate a small room in the back of Evolution Theatre into a backstage bathroom for actors and crew to use during shows. We will install a toilet and sink in a private space.

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Latest donations

marie
marie 5 days ago
$100
Evolution Theatre Company

Thank you so much!!

Evolution Theatre Company
Marie
Marie on 07 Mar 2026
$20
Evolution Theatre Company

Thanks Marie!!

Evolution Theatre Company
Susan
Susan on 07 Mar 2026
$50
Evolution Theatre Company

Thank you, Susan!

Evolution Theatre Company
Amber
Amber on 28 Feb 2026
$50
Evolution Theatre Company

Thank you so much!

Evolution Theatre Company
Pascale
Pascale on 23 Feb 2026
To keep the spirits high and the rest low!
$30
Evolution Theatre Company

LOL! Thanks Pascale!!

Evolution Theatre Company

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This campaign started on 20 Feb 2026 and ends on 20 May 2026.